No matter what choices are laid in front of us, we want to make the smartest decision possible. These decisions could range anywhere from our careers, to large purchases to our personal lives. No matter what, making smart decisions is key to advancing in life, being happier and feeling more accomplished. Before we get to… Read Article →
I have read many personal essays and I’ve also written quite a few as well. There are a few things that separate a good personal essay from a great one. When writing personal essays, you want that writing to be compelling. You want your readers to be enthralled in your story from the first sentence… Read Article →
If you’re a creator, of any kind, it’s likely that you’ve dealt with creative envy. You see other creations and well, you become envious. It’s very common but unfortunately, it can be quite discouraging when it comes to creating your content. It can also suck away the wonderful happiness you feel while creating because you’re… Read Article →
We all have those moments where we feel like everything is falling apart. Some of us have those moments more than others. The truth is, most of us are far too hard on ourselves. I’ve talked to a lot of people about this topic and the more people I talked to, the more I realized… Read Article →
These are trying times, to say the least. If you suffer from anxiety, it can feel even more difficult. When living with anxiety, it can feel like you’re frozen in place – a prisoner in your own mind, if you will. I can assure you that you’re not alone. Feelings of anxiety, however severe, can… Read Article →
“How did you know that?” – a question that I get a lot. I always respond with the same, (quite generic), Game of Thrones quote with a shrug, “I drink and I know things, that’s what I do.” Much like one of my all-time favorite fictional characters, Tyrion Lannister, I enjoy reading – a lot…. Read Article →
I had planned on writing this article for a long time. I was going to focus on all types of life changes including, (but not limited to): a move, a new job, the loss of a relationship, a big promotion, a setback, a new person coming into the picture and so on. Change happens all… Read Article →
We’re all stuck at home. Many of us are working from home, some of us with our spouses/significant others and some with kids. Whatever your situation is, it’s likely that you’re going to get bored. Sure, you can fall back on Netflix binging, snacking too much or some other activity but what happens when those… Read Article →
I work from home and have for quite some time. However, most people haven’t and this entire lifestyle is completely new to them and can be extremely overwhelming. Since I think I have a pretty good handle on this whole working from home thing, I figured it would be a good time to share some… Read Article →
As writers, we do what works for us. This means that all of our routines are probably pretty different. No matter how you write though, there are some ways to boost your routine. Boosting your writing routine can help you be more productive, raise that wordcount, gain confidence as a writer and more! While different… Read Article →